Categorieën: Alle - inclusion - cognitive - collaborative - identity

door Melissa Mitchell 5 jaren geleden

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Effective instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) hinges on making learning meaningful, incorporating collaborative approaches, and valuing students' prior knowledge. Emphasizing the role of oral language, teachers should integrate speaking activities into all aspects of learning.

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Elements of Effective Instruction for an ELL

Extend

Share learning
Collaborate and consult with staff members
Students learn best when the learning is meaningful to them
Use collaborative learning
Build on prior knowledge
Recognize the importance of oral language by incorporating talk into everything that students do
Encourage the use of L1 through meaningful activities
Build on students’ existing understanding of language

Engage

Scaffold all instruction for meaning
Provide clear guidelines and structure
Build and extend background knowledge by activating prior knowledge and linking it to new learning
Use students’ interests, strengths, and areas of expertise
Teach to the cognitive level of the student to build on higher-order thinking skills
Use students’ interests and prior learning
Use targeted instruction
Provide age-appropriate reading materials and classroom resources that are accessible to students at varying reading levels

Affirm their Identity

Recognize first language and culture as tools for learning
Encourage students to speak their first language at home for continued cognitive growth and positive family relationships
Build a sense of community in the classroom
Use team-building activities to strengthen relationships among peers
Model an attitude of inclusion for all.
Find ways to help students see themselves as learners, reflecting on progress and setting new goals for themselves
Help students discover their own strengths
Value what students bring with them, including their prior learning, international experience, cultural insight, and curiosity
Instil belief in students as capable learners